The Camp - Lake Hawea (formerly The Lake Hawea Holiday Park) offers an authentic camping experience for guests and has been offering accommodations to campers, tourists and adventurers since 1971. Free private parking is available on site. The property is located within a 20-minute drive from Wanaka and just over a 1-hour drive from Queenstown. The Camp - Lake Hawea offers a a range of accommodations options as well as a variety of facilities and activities to suit guests. Guests can enjoy use of the BBQ facilities and there is also an on-site children's playground. The self-contained units have kitchens and bathrooms. The cabins have access to shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. The Camp - Lake Hawea includes 30 minutes' of free WiFi. Bike hire is available at the property and the area is popular for golfing and cycling. You can engage in various activities, such as fishing and hiking. Cromwell is 30 mi from The Camp - Lake Hawea, while Arrowtown is 30 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Linda
    United States of America United States of America
    We enjoyed the accessibility to beautiful Lake Hawea! Our tent was fabulous with a comfy bed, electricity & lanterns! I would highly recommend staying here! What a fun experience.
  • Alexandra
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Love the location at Lake Hawea and the multiple types of accommodation depending on needs, wants and budget. Love love loved the live music on Sunday and the fact that there's a food truck for dinner on site with amazing burgers and pizza. And...
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Camp is in the most beautiful place, I'm so glad we stayed here rather than in wanaka. The lake is absolutely stunning, cold but we still went for a dip. The literal only downside was the mozzies in the showers, as people had left the door...

Area info

Amenities of The Camp - Lake Hawea

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Playground
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and charges apply.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Tour desk
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Spa
    • Sauna
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Camp - Lake Hawea takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    From 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash is not accepted The Camp - Lake Hawea accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that pets are strictly on a request basis and strictly for the tent sites. Please contact the property to discuss.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about The Camp - Lake Hawea

    • Check-in at The Camp - Lake Hawea is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The Camp - Lake Hawea offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Sauna
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Playground
      • Fishing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Beachfront
      • Bicycle rental
      • Beach

    • The Camp - Lake Hawea is 0.8 miles from the center of Lake Hāwea. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at The Camp - Lake Hawea may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.